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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. He knows he is neither black nor white, and he looks just like who?
(a) Cora.
(b) Norwood.
(c) All other white men.
(d) His grandmother.

2. What do Cora and Bert begin to do, after he tells her this news?
(a) They begin to argue again.
(b) They begin to cry.
(c) They hug.
(d) They begin to understand one another.

3. What does Bert believe he should not have to do?
(a) Work out in the fields like the other field hands.
(b) Leave his home.
(c) Talk with Norwood.
(d) Stand up to Norwood.

4. What does Cora tell Bert he needs to do, regarding his behavior?
(a) He needs to be himself.
(b) He needs to stay positive.
(c) He needs to stand strong.
(d) He needs to tone it down.

5. With what does the Colonel start to follow Bert?
(a) A letter.
(b) A pistol.
(c) A knife.
(d) A bat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cora tell Bert the Colonel wants to do to him?

2. How is Bert also riling up the white townspeople?

3. Who is Sam?

4. What tale does Bert tell Cora and William?

5. Whose son is young Billy?

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